Grace Madison
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for leading and motivating a team, as well as excellent customer relations and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Creative Kids Preschool LLC
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Implemented policies and procedures that meet state requirements and communicated them to staff and teachers.
- Managed and prepared budgets, billing
- Oversaw day to day school activities.
- Supervised and mentored 11 staff
- Helped write curriculum, checked standards that supported educational excellence.
- Worked with staff to better communicate with parents and students.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Qualified in DES, filed QF Scholarship administration, and handled payroll.
- Created weekly staff schedule.
- Observed, trained and guided new and current employees in company policies.
- Held monthly staff meetings, quarterly training meetings and development meetings.
- Directed and narrated Christmas Programs and Graduation Programs.
- Planned and coordinated holiday events i.e. Spring Festival, Halloween Fest, Winter Activities.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Lead Preschool Teacher/Office Staff
New Discoveries Preschool LLC
10.2018 - 05.2023
- Lead Pre-K Teacher in a curriculum-based Preschool.
- My day consisted of outside play, circle time, centers, dance time, outside play, lunch and nap-time. During nap-time I use the time to clean, organize, send artwork, math or language and literacy papers home.
- I have also worked on Christmas Plays and Graduation Plays with my class and was successful at both.
- Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
2's Preschool Teacher
WeePlay and Learn Early Learning Academy
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
Child Youth Assistant
Peltier Child Development Center-Honolulu, HI
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Daily activities included reading, singing, interacted with children through play.
- Changed diapers, filled out daily reports for parents, conducted parent conferences for child development.
- Weekly modules completed for training. Learned CPR/First Aid.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Shandon Baptist Church-Columbia, SC
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Developed lesson plans for weekday activities.
- Evaluated and assessed individual child on development, i.e. Physical growth/motor skills and social development. Assisted the teacher in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies. Supervised the classroom while teacher was out of the room.
- Attended all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
- Participated in professional workshops that work for the improvement of early childhood education.
- Supervised children outside during playground activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
Family Readiness Group Coordinator
US Army Drill Sergeant School-Fort Jackson, SC
06.2010 - 05.2011
- Oversaw and supported FRG activities in the command.
- Provided assistance to FRG leaders and coordinated with battalion commander on family readiness policies and special issues.
- Prepared soldiers and families for separation during deployments and, later, for the stresses of reunion. Supported commander's family readiness goals.
- Recruited other volunteers for key FRG positions and presided over elections. Supervised planning and running of all FRG events.
- Reviewed FRG fund status and newsletters. Ensured that all members were involved in group decisions and events.
- Ensured that key information were conveyed to members.
- Ensured that FRG phone tree were functional and up-to-date.
- Represented the FRG at steering committee meetings. Provided overall leadership for the unit FRG.
- Maintained records of meetings (minutes), fundraises, social events, awards and frg members information daily.
- Maintained and updated departmental files, various project files and other individual filing systems monthly.
- Liaised with clients to discuss aspects services and used successful upselling and suggestive selling techniques.
- Monitored calendar and schedule and set up meetings and appointments.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Pursuing Degree
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12-2026
High School Diploma -
San Diego High School
San Diego, CA05.2011
Skills
- Administrative tasks
- Professionalism
- Classroom experience (4 years)
- Leadership (10 years)
- Supervising experience (1 year)
- Time management
- Program development
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Docs
- Fundraising
- Behavior management
- Customer service
- Conflict management
- Classroom Management (10 years)
- Lesson planning
- Team development
- Organizational skills
- Childhood development
- Human resources management
- Issues resolution
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 11 staff members.
- Achieved a 5 star Rating for the company by following state rules and licenses with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Languages
Tagalog, Ilokano - Fluent
English
Additional Information
- Professional Skills
- CPR/First Aid
- AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
Director
Creative Kids Preschool LLC
09.2023 - 06.2025
Lead Preschool Teacher/Office Staff
New Discoveries Preschool LLC
10.2018 - 05.2023
2's Preschool Teacher
WeePlay and Learn Early Learning Academy
08.2013 - 04.2014
Child Youth Assistant
Peltier Child Development Center-Honolulu, HI
01.2012 - 06.2013
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Shandon Baptist Church-Columbia, SC
08.2010 - 05.2011
Family Readiness Group Coordinator
US Army Drill Sergeant School-Fort Jackson, SC
06.2010 - 05.2011
Early Childhood Education - Pursuing Degree
Western Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
San Diego High School
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